“Learning operatic roles is ongoing, and I find that I can learn on the train or subway, during a manicure, getting my hair done, and even while driving if I only look at the score at red lights.”
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No voice teacher can be all things to all people. You have to gain information from whatever sources you can. You have to listen.
For years, I had no time for exploratory travel.
I have had a very difficult time with stage fright it undermines your well-being and peace of mind, and it can also threaten your livelihood.
I think opera has gained a kind of glamorous appeal. It's a live performance that aligns all of the arts, and when it is represented in the media, in film in particular, it is presented as something that is really a special event, whether it's a great date or something that's just hugely romantic.